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Town of Otsego Holds Meeting To Discuss Renewables, Law

By CASPAR EWIG
FLY CREEK

On Wednesday, February 7, the Town of Otsego held an informational meeting to air the many issues surrounding possible installation of solar energy systems within the town boundaries. The meeting was held, in the words of Town Supervisor Ben Bauer, “to get input into drafting amendments to the land-use law” to allow installation of solar energy systems and to address concerns raised by citizens.

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